ACC ~ Galatians 1 v16c

TO WHOM IS HE REFERRING? CHRYSOSTOM: “I did not confer with flesh and blood.” Here he is hinting at the apostles, describing them by their human nature. Yet if he means to refer here to all people we shall not contradict him. HOMILY ON GALATIANS 1.15-16.

COULD THERE BE ANOTHER MEANING? JEROME: I know that many think that this was said of the apostles … but far be it from me to reckon Peter, John and James as “flesh and blood,” which cannot possess the kingdom of God…. It is obvious that Paul did not confer with flesh and blood after the revelation of Christ because he would not throw pearls before swine or that which is holy to the dogs. EPISTLE TO THE GALATIANS 1.1.16.

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